Event List

This presentation takes a unique approach, tracing the war through events in Michigan and at the Eastern battlefields. At the beginning of the war, in April of 1861, Michigan had about 1200 men and a few officers in the State Militia.

Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for decades or days, drop in for a fun morning of crafting and socializing. All are welcome, including beginners. This self-guided group will meet next to the fireplace. 

Come join local musician, Peter Folco, by the fireplace to hear songs from the Civil War Era.

Tech Help

1st and 3rd Fridays of every month

11:00am -1:00 p.m., by appointment only

This classic two-hour movie stars Matthew Broderick as Robert Gould Shaw, who volunteers to lead the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates.

Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for decades or days, drop in for a fun morning of crafting and socializing. All are welcome, including beginners. This self-guided group will meet next to the fireplace. 

Cemeteries are more than meet the eye. These historic sites contain art, stories, and landscapes that tell us a great deal about our past and present. Dr.

Mystery Book Club Dates:

Friday, February 13: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for decades or days, drop in for a fun morning of crafting and socializing. All are welcome, including beginners. This self-guided group will meet next to the fireplace. 

Play traditional bingo and win books!  Bring a friend or neighbor - this fun-loving group welcomes new players.

Preschool Fair

Come join this new drop-in chess club the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm to play against other chess enthusiasts. Beginner to advanced; all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own chess set and play a casual game.

Codenamed Midnight, Detroit was a vital station on the Undergrounds Railroad. Thousands crossed the river to freedom in Canada from Detroit.

Tech Help

1st and 3rd Fridays of every month

11:00am -1:00 p.m., by appointment only

Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for decades or days, drop in for a fun morning of crafting and socializing. All are welcome, including beginners. This self-guided group will meet next to the fireplace. 

Join Jim Lehtola and Drew Holt from the Northeast Oakland Historical Society as they talk about people from the Oxford area that served as soldiers in the Civil War. 

Fiction Addiction Adult Book Club

Feb 25, Wed, 7:00 p.m., Feb 27, Fri, 2:00 p.m.: Mrs Grant and Madame Jules by Jennifer Chiaverini

Are you interested in joining a book club discussion group, but fiction is not your thing? Here it is!

Fiction Addiction Adult Book Club

Feb 25, Wed, 7:00 p.m., Feb 27, Fri, 2:00 p.m.: Mrs Grant and Madame Jules by Jennifer Chiaverini

Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for decades or days, drop in for a fun morning of crafting and socializing. All are welcome, including beginners. This self-guided group will meet next to the fireplace. 

The disappearance of the H. L. Hunley is one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history.

Tech Help

1st and 3rd Fridays of every month

11:00am -1:00 p.m., by appointment only

This classic four-hour movie portrays the battle of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle of the American Civil War that the North and South fought in 1863. Based upon the novel 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara.  

Rated: PG

Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for decades or days, drop in for a fun morning of crafting and socializing. All are welcome, including beginners. This self-guided group will meet next to the fireplace.